Will the truth set him free or drive him deeper into the bottle? Formerly "cured" in therapy, Benjamin Jacobson refuses to further explore or accept his sexuality-that is until the charming Caden Benson waltzes into his independent coffee shop. As Ben plays the role of picture-perfect husband and father of two, he relishes the hidden moments of a secret relationship where he can finally embrace who he is. Soon, the increasing weight of a double life demands to be acknowledged, whether Ben is ready to address it or not. Underneath the Whiskey is the poignant and wrenchingly honest story of a closeted gay man struggling to keep his family and business afloat amidst an affair and alcohol addiction.